noun · neutral

technique

/tɛkˈniːk/tech·NIQUE

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a way of carrying out a particular task, especially one requiring skill; the method of performing something

Examples

To lift safely, you must learn the correct technique.

Her swimming technique improved dramatically after coaching.

Coaches focus on technique before increasing intensity.

Band 8 sentence

Before increasing his workload, the physiotherapist corrected his lifting technique to prevent injury.

Collocations

  • proper technique
  • master a technique
  • technique drills

Word family

technical adjectivetechnically adverbtechnique noun

Common mistakes

He improved his skill in swimming.He improved his technique in swimming.

She needs a good technique to jump.She needs good technique to jump.

Say it for a higher band

5method6skill7+technique

Synonyms

method

Easily confused

skill

His technique is excellent, but he still needs more power.

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